Courier de l'Égypte - Shane Gillis Addresses 'SNL' Monologue Backlash on Joe Rogan Podcast

Comedian Shane Gillis has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding his recent monologue on 'Saturday Night Live,' asserting that the network did not approve the material. Speaking as a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, Gillis clarified the production process behind the segment and responded to criticism regarding comments he made about women's attire at gyms.

Gillis, who previously hosted the NBC variety show multiple times after being fired from its cast in 2019 due to resurfaced past remarks, explained that stand-up comedians typically write their own monologues, whereas SNL writers draft material for actors who do not perform their own writing. He stated that he was responsible for the content of his recent appearance.

"Not to defend 'SNL,' they don’t approve it," Gillis told host Joe Rogan. "I mean, they could shut it down." He described his approach to the monologue as intentionally low-stakes, noting that he had warned producers there would be no controversy. "The whole time, I was like, 'Fellas, I’m giving you a solid C-minus of a monologue, but I promise there’s no controversy. I’m calling myself fat for f***ing 10 minutes. That’s it,'" Gillis recounted.

The comedian attributed the negative public reaction to the current cultural climate rather than the specific content of the jokes. The backlash intensified after Gillis joked during his Oct. 10 episode that women dress like "whores" at the gym, a remark that drew criticism from several SNL actors and sparked widespread discussion online.

Addressing the specific comments about gym attire, Gillis admitted he does not have a problem with how women dress in fitness settings. The appearance on Rogan's podcast marks his first detailed public response to the wave of criticism following the broadcast.

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